April 2013 - Angel Foundation for Learning

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In This Issue
April 2013
The Buddy Bulletin
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A Message from the Executive Director
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April Highlights from The Angel
Foundation for Learning
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Call for Bursary Applications
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Upcoming Events
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How you can help
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Connect with us and help spread the
word!
President’s Message
A Message from the Executive Director
We are finally enjoying some warmer spring days, just in
time for our annual 5K Fun Walk. The weather promises to
be beautiful and we hope that many of you will join us at
the CEC on Sunday, May 5. Registration begins at
9:00 a.m., followed by mass at 10:00 a.m. and then the Walk
and other fun festivities, including a free BBQ, a live concert
and a raffle draw.
Thank you to all of the schools that participated in Shape Up
Week. Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) provided
an exciting event at St. Francis Xavier where students were
thrilled to hear words of wisdom given by the alumni and
players. Did you know that former Toronto Raptors player
Jamaal Magliore is a St. Timothy graduate? We have
received a lot of positive feedback from participating schools,
who enjoyed the 2nd annual TCDSB Shape Up Week, which is
the only Angel Foundation for Learning event that takes place solely within TCDSB schools.
A special thank you to three schools who held special fundraisers this month for The Angel
Foundation for Learning – Our Lady of Fatima; Chaminade, who held a Karaoke Night; and Loretto
Abbey, who hosted their annual Staff-Student Charity Hockey game. Your support is much
appreciated and even more significant because it is students supporting students!
Spring is finally upon us and as the trees
turn green and flowers start to bloom, we
should feel a sense of energy and
renewal. We are all deserving of some
sun and fun after the long winter months.
Speaking of energy, I would like to
congratulate St. Francis Xavier Catholic
School, winners of the TCDSB Shape Up
Week Grand Prize draw, who welcomed
players and representatives from the
Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto
Raptors, the Toronto Marlies and the
Toronto FC at their school. The students
showed a lot of energy as they learned
about the benefits of healthy, active living
- messages that we continue to promote
through our Student Nutrition Programs
The TCDSB’s Virtue for April was JUSTICE.
Justice means that we deal fairly with
others, recognizing that everyone
Congratulations to April’s winner of the Random Cents-Off draw, Michael DeRoma, a teacher at
Holy Family. Michael won a 1,000g bag of Espresso Coffee donated by Barbara Caffè. He tells us
that he “loves espresso.” If you are not part of the Cents-Off program, please consider joining.
Every staff member who is enrolled in Cents-Off is automatically entered into a monthly draw.
Simply click here, fill out the form and return it to us.
Warmest regards,
Marisa Celenza
deserves equality and dignity. Justice
requires that we work to ensure that all
people, especially the poor and
vulnerable, have equal access to
opportunities.
It is with this Virtue in mind that I
encourage all TCDSB staff to sign up for
The Angel Foundation for Learning CentsOff program. What better way to help The
Angel Foundation meet its mandate to
provide access to programs and cultural
activities to those who are least likely to
have these opportunities. It is only a few
cents from each paycheque but it will
make a big difference in the lives of the
children in our community.
April Highlights from The Angel Foundation for
Learning
A huge Thank You to all of our generous supporters and volunteers who donate their time and
money to help The Angel Foundation for Learning continue its work. Here are just a few of the
many highlights from April:
Shape Up Week 2013
Students across the TCDSB pulled out their running shoes and joined in the 2nd Annual TCDSB
Shape Up Week that took place April 8-13, 2013. Over 50 schools participated in week-long
physical activities and community walks to promote healthy, active living.
Contributing to the common good is
essentially what justice is all about. Let
us all be generous and give what we can.
Enjoy the Spring weather!
Nancy Murdocca, MSW RSW
President
The Angel Foundation for Learning
“Believe in Angels”
Mission Statement
The Angel Foundation for Learning is a
charitable organization that serves the
needs of students of the TCDSB. Through
the generosity & compassion of donors,
we support vulnerable students by
nurturing their body, mind and soul
through nutritional, educational and
spiritual programs.
Students from St. Fidelis taking part in a Shape Up Week walk
During Shape Up Week, schools ran a variety of activities, including DPA assemblies, community
walks and raffles for prize packs provided by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. These events
delivered positive messages from the TCDSB Physical Education Department about the
importance of proper nutrition, physical activity and making healthy choices. They also addressed
the importance of 20 minutes of DPA as mandated by the Ministry of Education.
Make a donation
Thank you to our Corporate
Donors
PLATINUM - $10,000+
Martin McCarthy
Old Republic Group – Reliable Life
Polish Orphans Charity
Tom Leon Charitable Foundation
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Youth and Education Fund
On April 12, St. Anselm students went on a neighbourhood walk as part of Shape Up Week
On April 10, 2013 St. Francis Xavier Catholic School welcomed representatives from Maple Leaf
Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) for the Shape Up Week rally that they won as part of the TCDSB
Shape Up Week Grand Prize draw. They listened to Toronto Maple Leafs great Wendel Clark,
former Toronto Raptor Jamaal Magloire and Justin Braun of TFC discuss the benefits of a healthy
lifestyle and cheered on the antics of team mascots Carlton (of the Toronto Maple Leafs), Duke
(from the Toronto Marlies) and the Raptor.
GOLD - $5,000 - $9,999
Edge Imaging
Free the Children
Johnson Inc.
Lormel Homes
Loretto Sisters
Nadia Pasquini Excellence in Teaching Award
from Free the Children Foundation
TCSB Employees Credit Union Ltd.
Toronto Marlies Hockey Club
SILVER - $3,000 - $4,999
Amplified Communications Website + Graphic
Design
Dr. David Michelberger
Students at St. Francis Xavier greet Carlton the Bear
Levon Ichkhanian LP Musical Group Inc.
Maple Academy of Dance
National Entertainment Group
Nino D’Aversa Bakery
Office Central
Purdy’s Chocolatier
World’s Finest Chocolate
BRONZE - $1,000 - $2,999
Aquicon Construction
Association of Professional Student Services
Personnel (APSSP)
Bevcon Construction
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Bondfield Construction Company Ltd
Brown, Daniels Associates
Cardinal’s Dinner
Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario (CPCO)
CPCO 2012 Conference
CSLIT
Deloitte Consulting Inc
eCSLIT
Foodshare Toronto
IBM Canada K-12 Education
Lindt & Sprüngli
Loblaw Optical
Makrimichalos Cugini Architects
Mercer Human Resource Consulting
Nordale Realty & Associates Inc.
Ontario Catholic Occasional Teachers
Association (OCATA)
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
R. Galati Contracting Ltd.
RCN Electric
RHB Group
Judy Onody, principal of St. Francis Xavier, presents Marisa Celenza, Executive Director of
The Angel Foundation for Learning with a cheque for funds raised during Shape Up Week
To watch the rally in action, check out the video from MLSE.
Funds collected by the schools during Shape Up Week go to support our programs at The Angel
Foundation for Learning. All funds raised directly benefit students.
“The MLSE Shape Up (www.mlseshapeup.com) program focuses on using professional sports as a
means of creating healthy active living opportunities for children and youth.” Tom Anselmi,
President & Chief Operating Officer, MLSE
“This program demonstrates how powerful students can be when they band together – they’ve
been inspired by the amazing professional athletes and mentors at MLSE, but they are also
inspiring each other. Healthy, active living is positively contagious and TCDSB’s Shape Up Week is
helping this message come to life at our schools.” Marisa Celenza, Executive Director, The Angel
Foundation for Learning.
To see more photos from Shape Up Week 2013, please visit our Flickr set.
RTO 24 Scarborough
Second Generation Furnishings Inc.
Snyder & Associates
Students supporting students
We are so proud of our students! Through their tireless efforts and enthusiasm, students from
across the TCDSB have shown their support in various fundraising events during the past month.
The State Group
TBG Landscaping
TCDSB Social Work Department
Toronto Elementary Catholic Teachers
(TECT)/Ontario Elementary Catholic Teachers
Association (OECTA)
Toronto Catholic Principals and Vice Principals
Association (TCPVA)
Toronto Raptors Basketball Club – Quincy Acy
Ticket Program
Yorkland Controls
Contact Us
80 Sheppard Ave. East
Toronto, ON M2N 6E8
416.222.8282 x2195
Executive Director
Marisa Celenza
416.222.8282 x2195
[email protected]
Office Manager
Manuela Caputo
416.222.8282 x2844
[email protected]
Partnerships, Fundraising & Special Events
Manager
Jessica Colucci
416.222.8282 x2205
[email protected]
Student Nutrition Program Managers
Joanne Benvenuti – Secondary Programs
416.222.8282 x2192
[email protected]
Tina Giustizia– Elementary Programs
416.222.8282 x2194
[email protected]
Partnerships, Marketing and Communications
Manager
Stephanie Caruso
416.222.8282 x6022
[email protected]
Clerical Assistant
Jennifer Tocci
416.222.8282 x2022
[email protected]
Students from Our Lady of Fatima present The Angel Foundation for Learning’s Jennifer Tocci
with a cheque from their fundraising efforts
On May 1, the Loretto Abbey student hockey team faced off against school staff members in their
annual Charity Cup - a friendly, but competitive, hockey game. Proceeds from the event went to
The Angel Foundation for Learning.
On April 19, students at Chaminade got together and sang their favourite songs at the “tunes for
tcdsb” a karaoke night with proceeds going to benefit The Angel Foundation for Learning.
Call for Bursary Applications!
The Angel Foundation for Learning is currently accepting bursary applications. We welcome
students to apply to our many bursaries that help students realize their dreams. Our bursaries
include:
Barry Diemert Music Bursary
$2,500 given to a grade 12 student who has been accepted to a post secondary music program.
Norman Forma Bursary
Two $500 bursaries towards post secondary education to students who have been identified as
Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Mario Gasparotto Visual Arts Bursary
Two $500 bursaries to students accepted to a post secondary Visual Arts program.
Tom Leon Bursary
Four $5,000 bursaries awarded to graduating students who reflect Catholic values. Bursaries are
awarded to 2 female and 2 male students.
Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades Bursary
$500 bursary awarded to a student accepted into an apprenticeship program or post secondary
studies in skilled trades.
Sandra Montgomery Bursary
$500 to a student with special needs to enrol in a community-based program.
Frank Meagher Bursary
$500 presented to a student who has been identified as Deaf and Hard of Hearing and is
interested in pursuing an interest in the arts.
Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary
$1,000 bursary awarded to a graduating student to pursue studies in the area of English or
Humanities at a post secondary institution.
TCSB Employees Credit Union Bursary
$500 bursary awarded to a student accepted into a post secondary program.
The deadline for bursary applications is May 15, 2013!
Upcoming Events
5K Community Fun Walk - Sunday, May 5, 2013
The annual 5K Fun Walk will take place at the CEC (80
Sheppard Avenue East) on May 5. Funds raised support
the Angel Foundation for Learning's Guardian Angel
Funds, providing basic essentials to students in need.
Come out, support a great cause and have fun! The day
will include:
• Free BBQ
• Door and raffle prizes
• Giveaways
• Activities
• Musical entertainment and so much more!
Mark Your Calendars for the 9th Annual Evening to Feed the Soul Gala!
We’ve chosen the date for this year’s Evening to Feed the Soul Gala! Mark your calendars and
watch our website for more information. This popular event always sells out quickly, so don’t miss
your chance to join us for a spectacular evening!
How you can help
There are many ways that you can support The Angel Foundation for Learning’s work. Here are just
a few of the things you can do to help us continue supporting TCDSB students:
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Volunteer at one of our events or become an Angel Ambassador and help us spread the word
about our work.
Create your own fundraising initiative in support of The Angel Foundation for Learning.
Ask family and friends to make a donation to The Angel Foundation for Learning for a special
occasion (e.g. birthday party, wedding, retirement, graduation, etc.). We can customize cards
for any occasion.
Donate a prize for one of our events (services or goods-in-kind).
Include The Angel Foundation for Learning in your estate and legacy planning.
Make a donation In Memory or In Honour of a loved one in lieu of flowers.
If you are a TCDSB staff member or student, you can:
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As a TCDSB employee, enrol in the Cents-Off program where the cents from every pay cheque
are electronically directed to the foundation. Find out more at
www.angelfoundationforlearning.org/cents-off
Become an Angel Ambassador in your school or department and help us spread the word
about our work and events.
Create your own fundraising initiative in support of The Angel Foundation for Learning at your
school.
For more information about these and other opportunities, please visit our website at
www.angelfoundationforlearning.org
Connect with us and help spread the word!
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for Learning.
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